Tsalka

Tsalka - State of Georgia, Tsalka district. Municipal Community Center (Village. Tbeti). Municipal located in the valley, the river and the reservoir of Tsalka Khrami bank, at an altitude of 1460 meters. Its ancient name is Edzani, Barmaqsizi later (until 1932). Historical Tsalka covered. X-XV centuries, religious and administrative center of the station. Here sat the Bishop of Tsalka. Was declared a town in 1984. The population of 1.7 thousand (2002.). There are industrial enterprises, health care, educational and cultural institutions. Historical Monument notably Edzani sameklesiiani VI century basilica, the Church of X century. Tsalka and Tsalka Diocese Manglisi is Chair of the residence.
                                                     
                                                   
Greek Orthodox Church in Tsalka